Chef Justin Woodward and Upright Brewing’s Alex Ganum pair up for an intimate beer dinner
Castagna Restaurant has announced its latest collaboration with Upright Brewing. On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 6:30PM they’ll host Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing to showcase the ease of pairing beers with modern cuisine. Chef Justin Woodward has prepared 4 courses, plus snacks, each course paired with an Upright beer. Alex will bring his limited release seasonal beers and a special treat for dessert. Seats are limited..
Here’s a look at the menu with beer pairings:
Snacks
Upright Four
Cauliflower in various textures with oyster, horseradish and oxalis
Upright Gose
Citrus cured sturgeon with cream cheese, aquavit and radishes
Upright Five
Rib eye with smashed beets, charred onions and wild chives
Upright Oyster Stout
Meyer lemon curd with green juniper meringue and hefeweizen
Upright Fantasia Reserve
4 courses, plus snacks, paired with beer $75
Gratuity included
Castagna Restaurant is located at 1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland, Oregon. For reservations call (503)957-7388
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Angelo
Angelo grew up in Maine and is proud to call New England his original home. Cascadia is now his home. He fell in love with great beer in Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. He has been a correspondent for the Portland Tribune's Guest on Tap column, LivePDX.com, and has been featured in publications such as Beer Northwest and PDX Magazine. Angelo also has a great interest in independent music, and has been a booker and organizer for shows around the Portland under the name Pop Tomorrow! Angelo garnered much knowledge regarding beer from his experiences homebrewing, working at Belmont Station, Pyramid Brewing, Upright Brewing, By the Bottle, Beer Revolution, Olde Depot Public House, Falling Sky Brewing, Cascade Brewing, and from many many knowledgeable, passionate, and loving people along the way. It is Angelo's mission to bring "infotainment" and "edumation" to the readers of this website. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to contribute, please contact me at angelo@brewpublic.com
These beer and food pairings are GREAT! Wish I could be there to partake.